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The Gulf Side Motel

552 1st Street, Cedar Key, FL 32625
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Ranked #3 of 4 hotels in Cedar Key
4.0 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
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sailfl
Panhandle Florida
Contributor
12 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

Just returned from a week with Teresa, Raul and Bailey at the Gulf Side Motel. What gracious and friendly people. Teresa even called and checked on us when we were running late the night of our arrival! The motel and our room was perfect, clean and comfortable! We were up every morning with coffee, walked out to the dock and... More

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Angela Stathopoulos, Owner at The Gulf Side Motel, responded to this review
13 February 2012

Reading reviews such as yours is always such a pleasure! Thank you for taking the time to post your thoughts and experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! More

darmkandjar
jacksonville
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

we just got home from cedar key. our 3rd trip and have stayed at the gulf side motel every time. we wouldn't stay anywhere else. its so cozy and YES it is clean. theresa and raoul, yes her husband, were wonderful. they have been managing the place for 2 months and have done a lot of things to impove the... More

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Angela Stathopoulos, Owner at The Gulf Side Motel, responded to this review
13 February 2012

I'm so happy to hear from our "regular" visitors, thank you for your continued faith in us! I am also overjoyed to know that you enjoyed the ongoing improvements at the motel. All of our staff has worked very hard together to make them and, of course, a special thanks from myself to Teresa and Raul for implementing and organzing... More

Chris K
Tonbridge
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

My first time in the US and travelling solo I took a chance on booking hotels each day. This was a gem and it was made by the welcome I recieved from Theresa and Raoul. I only stayed one night, had I not been travelling back to the UK a day later I would have stayed longer, I felt so... More

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Angela Stathopoulos, Owner at The Gulf Side Motel, responded to this review
13 February 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and let us know of your experience at the motel. I am very happy that we made yet another overseas friend and sincerely hope you get the chance to visit us again! More

Coen v
Spankeren
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Raoul and Theresa. My wife Ger already wrote her message. Agree with her but feel that I want to write something myself. After arrival, we started to pack out the car. At that moment I heared the dolphin and togethet with Ger I saw the dolphins. That was impressive. Just like you both Raoul and Theresa, and the motel you... More

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Angela Stathopoulos, Owner at The Gulf Side Motel, responded to this review
13 February 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write individually and let us know how much you enjoyed your stay with us. We only hope you are able to come back someday and spend more time with us (and the dolphins)! More

zona6535
Gainesville, Florida, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stumbled upon the Gulf Side Motel this past weekend and had one of the most unexpected delightful weekends ever! We stayed in the honeymoon suite which is abundant with charm and coziness. The room and exterior areas of the motel were very clean and well kept. The view of the Gulf was breathtaking and everything is within walking distance.... More

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Angela Stathopoulos, Owner at The Gulf Side Motel, responded to this review
13 February 2012

I'm so glad that you enjoyed your stay after stumbling upon our little motel. Thank you so much for letting us know about your positive experience and for allowing us the chance to give you one! More

Ger L
Spankeren
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

We stayed here for one night. We wish we could have stayed longer. Cedar Key is a little paradise. The owners Theresa and Raoul are very kind and make you feel very welcome and at home. The room was very clean and cosy. And yes it is an old building. But who cares, you only sleep there. The vieuw is... More

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Angela Stathopoulos, Owner at The Gulf Side Motel, responded to this review
13 February 2012

Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back when you can stay a bit longer (or even if you can only stay for 1 night again)! More

Ernie B
London, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Perfect! On the water, great for the dockside fishermen. Great for Canadians looking for some rays!!!(that was us)Great for anyone I would imagine! Rooms are clean and cozy (and yes, you can find a plug for your hair dryer if you really feel you need one!) The on-site superintendents go down in my books as very kind and professional (... More

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Angela Stathopoulos, Owner at The Gulf Side Motel, responded to this review
13 February 2012

I'm so glad you got the opportunity to get out of the frozen north and spend some time with us at the motel! Thank you for taking the time to let us know how much you enjoyed yourselves. More

Peter N
Vero Beach, Florida
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

My wife and I were looking for a quick getwaway weekend over Martin Luther King weekend so we booked the 'honeymoon suite' at this motel. Teresa, the manager, went out of her way to make sure our stay was very enjoyable. The room was clean, the overall facility was bright with pastel colors, we could walk everywhere we wanted to... More

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Angela Stathopoulos, Owner at The Gulf Side Motel, responded to this review
13 February 2012

Thank you so much for letting us know about your positive experience. We hope you visit again soon! More

Parrotheads
Mississippi State, Mississippi
Senior Contributor
49 reviews
89 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Let's begin by saying this was the dirtiest motel I have stayed in since Galveston TX 1985 family vacation. 1) Pros: a: lady who answered the phone for our inquiry while driving back home post-Christmas was very nice. Recommended we come and see the rooms first before booking. b: Location very easy to find c: Her husband or the maintenance... More

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Angela Stathopoulos, Owner at The Gulf Side Motel, responded to this review
14 February 2012

Hmmm ... where to begin with this one ... I guess that I will first apologize for state of the room as you found it. It is unfortunate that you did not allow Teresa into your room to set it to rights when she offered as that would’ve given her an excellent opportunity to see all of the issues you... More

bobby r
trenton, fl
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

I frequent this motel often to fish and enjoy the "Old Florida Charm" of Cedar Key. The rooms are cozy and clean. It is located right on the Gulf and there is a pier that gives you access to private fishing. The attendant Teresa was extremely friendly and helpful during my stay. I would recommend this motel to anyone. More

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